Wayang Golek Slide Descriptions (PDF) - Asian Art Museum ...
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SLIDE 9<br />
Sita’s hair is<br />
drawn up in a<br />
close bun, which<br />
curls up in the<br />
back and is held<br />
in place with<br />
a comb. Her<br />
sculpted headdress<br />
depicts<br />
the head of a<br />
garuda (mythical<br />
bird) looking<br />
backward.<br />
Sita’s refined<br />
character can<br />
been seen in<br />
her facial<br />
features: white<br />
face, inclined<br />
face, and narrow,<br />
downcast<br />
eyes. This puppet,<br />
however,<br />
is a modern<br />
innovation:<br />
The princess’s<br />
eyes are slightly<br />
larger and they<br />
gaze forward.<br />
Rama wears<br />
a high crown<br />
associated with<br />
kings and deities.<br />
Rama’s refined<br />
character can be<br />
seen in his facial<br />
features: white<br />
face, inclined<br />
face, and narrow,<br />
downcast<br />
eyes.<br />
Red tassels<br />
hanging from<br />
Sita’s headdress<br />
frame and ornament<br />
the side of<br />
her face.<br />
Sita (Sinta), wife of Rama, approx. 1980<br />
Indonesia; West Java<br />
Wood, cloth, and mixed media<br />
From the Mimi and John Herbert Collection, F2000.86.148<br />
The hero Rama, approx. 1930<br />
By Abah Wikarta<br />
Indonesia; Kuningan or Tegal, Central Java<br />
Wood, cloth, and mixed media<br />
From the Mimi and John Herbert Collection, F2000.86.89
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